Lumin X1 Fiber Optic Network Discussions

Some people of commented that fiber optic connections can give more sibilance than ethernet. Can anyone comment on the combination of fiber optic components that minimizes sibilance without sacrificing clarity and SQ?
 
Different people have different preferences. Please use the Lumin web page on fibre setup as a baseline. The bad news is that you'll have to try them to find out for yourself. The good news is that it does not cost too much money (relatively).
 
I am also looking for a power conditioner for Lumin X1. What would you recommend? Under the "diminishing returns" point in terms of price.
 
I have been using fiber optics in my X1 for a little over a month, I never felt that the sound was brilliant, so I can say that this connection is much quieter. Buy switch, cable and SFP connectors recommended by Lumin.
 
chungjh said:
I am also looking for a power conditioner for Lumin X1. What would you recommend? Under the "diminishing returns" point in terms of price.
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I think it would make sense to know what other components you currently use in your set-up, otherwise it will be really hard to give advice at all.
Personally i think power cords will give you a lot.
Ultimately , you have to try in your own system so a good local dealer is really worth a lot.
 
So, I ordered a TP-Link Gigabit SFP to RJ45 Fiber Media Converter and a couple of TP-LINK Gigabit SFP modules, 1000Base-SX Multi-mode Fiber Mini GBIC Module. Along with some 7 Meter Single mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable (9/125) - LC to LC - Yellow.

Am I all set ?

ozzy
 
Wklie,

So, I just ordered (2) then of this one.

TP-Link Gigabit SFP module | 1000Base-LX Single-mode Fiber Mini GBIC Module | Plug and Play | LC/UPC interface | Up to 10km distance (TL-SM311LS)

Is this correct?

ozzy
 
Yes, single mode TL-SM311LS will work with your single mode fiber.

In your previous post you said multi-mode module (that would imply TL-SM311LM) - that won't work with your single mode fiber.
 
Yes, it is absolutely essential to disconnect the Ethernet cable between the X1 and the switch if you are going to use a fiber connection between X1 and the switch. Otherwise, forming a network loop will bring down your whole network.
 
Well the components arrived early so I was bale to hook everything up fairly easy.
First impression... son of a gun the music has more depth! More to follow.

Question:
Do these new components need break in like other audio equipment (especially cables) do?

ozzy
 
I just ordered a Uptone etherRegen.

So please wklie, or anyone who can answer:

Should I run from my router a 1M length of ethernet cat 8 cable to the etherRegen and then a long run out of it (7M) of fiber cable to the X1? (My preferred way BTW.)

Or should I use from my router a 7M Cat 6 cable to the etherRegen and then a short Fiber or ethernet cable to the X1?

Or, should I run from a TP-Link Gigabit SFP to RJ45 Fiber Media Converter a 1M of fiber cable from it to the etherRegen and then use a 7M run of ethernet cable to the Lumin X1?

ozzy
 
router - unshielded CAT 6 - side B of EtherREGEN - side A of EtherREGEN with SFP module - (long) fiber - X1 SFP module

If you are you using the EtherREGEN, remove the TP-Link FMC and unplug its wall wart power supply.
 
Not necessarily. Shielded cable occasionally cause some problems with some network setups, in addition to the possibility of ground loop.
 
For your information, I tried using an EtherRegen with a Lumin S1, but it didn't work when set up. I was informed by VortexBox from whom I purchased this to use it the opposite way round as they stated ' Your S1 is one of the older models with a 100Mbps-only Ethernet port'. I found the EtherRegen made absolutely no difference to the sound quality so I sold it. Obviously you will be using fibre-optic so the results may be better. They do recommend to have the Ether Regen as close to the streamer as possible so it would make sense to have the fibre cable short.
 
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